"Most schools actually do have the means to address this racial disparity in child mental health, but simply choose not to do so. A focus on trauma-informed learning is often an espoused value that isn’t practiced."

"All of this evidence proves that the policing and rejection of Black women’s humanity begins at a very young age. Their race and gender almost never afford them the freedom just “to be” or the opportunity to love themselves without pushback from somebody or somewhere."

"Are we willing to fight for [justice] at a suspension or truancy hearing? To address the homophobia and transphobia of disruptive and intimidating students? Are we willing to challenge the hidden curriculum of heteronormativity? To enforce stricter policies against discriminatory bullying? To advocate for disciplinary policies that are restorative and trauma-informed instead of punitive?"